“You need a foam roller if you don’t have full potential range of motion of every joint, have any kind of injury or even stiffness, if you’ve ever sat in a chair, or if you don’t move with the fluidity and grace of a jungle cat.” — Susan Stanley, Manuel Therapist

4. Flood Your Body with BCAAs.

Launch a BCAA tsunami.

BCAA’s, or the Branched Chain Amino Acids, are a naturally-occurring group of amino acids that can help boost muscle protein synthesis—a factor that increases muscle growth—significantly reduce post-workout muscle soreness (known as DOMS), and accelerate muscle recovery.

They also function as a bonus fuel tank during exercise (which can help delay fatigue and help you go harder, longer) and actively preserve muscle tissue whenever the body starts to fall into a deficit.

They’re an effective, smart supplement that’s proven to work; especially if you’re grinding out high intensity workouts on a consistent basis.